February 2022: Planting day at Durham Hill Tiny Forest (credit: Earthwatch Europe)
February 2022: Planting day at Durham Hill Lewisham (credit: Earthwatch Europe)
February 2022: Hard work at the planting Day at Durham Hill Tiny Forest (credit: Earthwatch Europe)
February 2022: Tiny Forest Durham Hill (credit: Earthwatch Europe)
June 2022: work to be done at the Durham Hill Tiny Forest (credit: Earthwatch Europe)
Welcome to our Tiny Forest
Lewisham's first Tiny Forest was planted in Durham Hill, Downham, by the Mayor Damian Egan, and children from the nearby Good Shepherd Primary School. Lewisham's parks were recently rated as "outstanding" and their Tiny Forest builds on this tradition in the borough.
Be a Science Superhero
To access all our surveys and instructions on how to take part for this Tiny Forest, click the link to the left or scan the QR code with your mobile (each QR is unique to each forest). Find out more about Tiny Forest research
Citizen Science Surveys
182 Surveys Completed
View the total submitted surveys for this Tiny Forest.
110
Carbon
Storage
Storage
6
Pollinators
Timed Count
Timed Count
5
Butterflies
Timed Count
Timed Count
3
Butterfly
Species
Species
8
Ground
Dwellers
Dwellers
35
Thermal
Comfort
Comfort
7
FM: Infiltration
Rate
Rate
8
FM: Compaction
Colour & Texture
Colour & Texture
Help Needed: Become a Tree Keeper
Want to care for nature, connect with your community, and expand your skills? Support this Tiny Forest by becoming a volunteer Tree Keeper! Get involved in:
- Maintenance (weeding and litter picking in this Tiny Forest)
- Community Engagement (inspire local people to join in)
- Science (counting butterflies, measuring trees, and more!)
You decide the activities and how often to do them, either on your own or with fellow Tree Keepers. Earthwatch is here to support you every step of the way! Once you complete the signup form, you will be added to our regular communications with all the latest on Tiny Forests and how you can help. What are you waiting for...
Planting Information
Planted
By:
Local Residents, School Children, Earthwatch
Planting
Date:
28 February 2022
Planted
Area:
208m2
Classroom
Area:
41m2
Featured
Pathways:
No
Tallest
Tree:
152 cm
Species Planted in the Forest:Apple, crab(Malus sylvestris) | Beech, common(Fagus sylvatica) | Birch, downy(Betula pubescens) | Birch, silver(Betula pendula) | Blackthorn(Prunus spinosa) | Cherry, wild(Prunus avium) | Dog Rose(Rosa canina) | Hawthorn(Crataegus monogyna) | Hazel(Corylus avellana) | Holly(Ilex aquifolium) | Hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) | Oak, english(Quercus robur) | Oak, sessile(Quercus petraea) | Wild service tree(Sorbus torminalis)
Funded By:
Tiny Forest Location:
- Durham Hill
- Downham Way
- Bromley
- Lewisham
- BR1 5ES
- United Kingdom
-
GPS: 51.427743,0.005939
-
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Landowner(s):